Faculty Articles
Belligerent Bosses: Supervisors Threaten Employees during the Financial Crisis
By Ruby Rouse
October 1, 2009Many employees report employers are increasingly using threats and intimidation tactics to cope with the financial crisis, according to a national study of leadership sponsored by the University of Phoenix Office of Research Support (ORS). “We’re told if we discussed layoffs or downsizing, we would be fired – immediately,” one worker said. Another individual observed, “Questions get you written up and/or fired.”
Health Care Reform Redux?
By Craig Dicker
August 4, 2009A classic saying in political science is that Americans hate Congress but love their legislators. This sentiment has been borne out over the past several decades as congressional approval ratings hover around 30% while the percentage of congressional incumbents winning re-election remain strong at around 90%. There have been many explanations put forth about this discrepancy but the one that continues in popularity is that most Americans view Congress as misguided, out of touch and slow to react. But, at the same time, they view their individual legislators as knowledgeable and responsive.
The Google Chrome-Plated Operating System
By Troy Tuckett
September 1, 2009This summer, Google announced that it will be extending the capabilities of the Chrome web browser to incorporate many of the functions of an operating system (OS). While the announcement generated a great deal of chatter, the new OS will only be focused on the netbook market and will not be available for close to a year. However, the noise made many wonder what the big deal was. Linux has worked for years to compete with Microsoft’s “monopoly.” People wondered if Chrome would find it as difficult as Linux has to break into the desktop market that Microsoft essentially owns.
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Psychology
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